1. plural of physiology; the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts
2. plural of physiology; the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions

Examples

• The students compared the physiologies of different mammalian species.
• Plant and animal physiologies differ significantly in their energy production methods.
• The research team studied the physiologies of athletes versus sedentary individuals.
• Understanding cardiac physiologies helps doctors treat heart conditions.
• The textbook covered vertebrate and invertebrate physiologies in separate chapters.
• Marine organisms have adapted physiologies to survive in saltwater environments.